Social Studies Revision Sheet – First term

AY 2019/2020

Grade 12

Q1: Choose the right answer for the following sentences:

1- By 1500 CE, the UAE had been continually occupied by humans for nearly………….years. A-10,000 B-100,000 C-200,000 2- In the Neolithic period ships sailed to and from ……………….. A-Iran B-Iraq C-India 3- In later periods sailors like………………………..used technologies like the Kamal to navigate in straight lines to India. A-Vasco Da Gama B-Ibn Majid C- 4-In 1622,……………………., controlled by the Portuguese. A-Ra`s Al Khaimah B-Julfar C-Hormouz 5-Christopher Columbus was born in…………………. A-Italy B-Spain C-

Q2: complete the fact file about Ibn Majid Name: Ibn Majid Also known as: Date of birth: Place of birth: Works: Achivements: Write about his important works and the role he played in exploration in the region. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Q3: Indicate whether each of the statements about the Portuguese in the region is true or false. 1-Afonso De Albuquerque remained in the region. ( ) 2-The Portuguese invasion started in . ( ) 3-The men in were punished brutally. ( ) 4-Everyday life changed radically after the Portuguese invasion. ( ) 5-Khor Fakkan expected to be attacked by the sea. ( )

Q4: Arrange the events in the correct order.

Event Order The Portuguese seized Khor Fakkan. The Kingdome of Hormuz revolted against the Portuguese invaders. Afonso De Albuquerque attacked Sohar in Oman. Julfar and Khor Fakkan were liberated. The Portuguese built forts in different parts of the UAE. Tribes of the Arabian Gulf sailed under their own flags. The Portuguese captured eastern coast of the UAE and Hormuz. Hormuz fell to Persian and British forces.

Q5: Answer the following questions.

1-Why was it difficult for Europeans to obtain spices and other goods from Asia?

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2-Who helped Vasco De Gama to find a rout to India?

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3-In what country was Christopher Columbus born?

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4-Who paid for Columbus to cross the Atlantic Ocean?

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5-What are the tribal origins of the modern UAE?

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Q6: Complete the following passage.

The leader of each group ,the………………………, ruled in consultation with other members of his family and key individuals in the ………………………..Open meetings were held to discuss key issue. In times of war, the sheikh could call in his…………………to forma fighting force as there was no………………….at that time. This system of government set the foundation for the way the country is ruled today. To succeed, the sheikhs needed to consult with, and have the support of, the…………………All of the ruling families of the UAE can trace their origins to at least the ……………………….century, which means that today`s ruling families have led the people of the emirates for over ……..………..years.

Q7: unscramble the anagrams below which include key words then write a sentence to say why these key words are important.

1-staritere …………………………..

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2-caliutr…………………………………

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3-sraq la shon…………………………………………….

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4-malda…………………………………..

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5-spalto crieves………………………………………

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Q8: Read the following text and answer the following question.

The Trucial States

As the British sought to extend their power in to the region, Britain began offering treaties with local tribes. According to the treaties, the tribes agreed to stop attacking British ships in the area.

In exchange, Britain would recognize the ruling families, allowing each sheikhdom to maintain control of its internal affairs, and offer protection in return. These treaties were renewed annually at first,

then every ten years, until the 1853 treaty of perpetual maritime peace. After this date, the region became known to the British as "The Trucial Coast "with the word Trucial relating to the truce between the British and the Arab sheikhdoms.

1-Which sheikhdoms did the Trucial states comprise?

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2-Why were they called the "Trucial States"?

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3-What was the "Exclusive Treaty "with Britain in 1892?

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Write the name of the important family to each ruler belonged and the specific emirate ruled by each family.

RULER FAMILY EMIRATE

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………

Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………

Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………… Q9: Read the following diagram then complete and answer the questions.

The Allies of World War I or Entente Powers were the coalition that opposed the Central Powers of Germany, Austria–Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria during the First World War. 1- World War 1 begin in……………..and end in………………….. 2- World War 2 begin in……………….. 3- The main alliances during the World War 1 were………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4- The main central powers during World War 1 were………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5- What is meant by the term "alliance "between countries? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6- Do you think there will be a World War 3? What it would be about? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Q10: look at the map and locate the following on the blank map.

1-Turkey 2- Russia 3- UK 4- Germany 5- France 6-Bulgaria

7-Austria 8-Italy 9-The Atlantic ocean 10-The Mediterranean Sea

Q11: Write a paragraph of 100 words about the birth of the UAE nation 1966-1971.

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Q12: complete the time line below with the important events related to "1950-1960 The Emerging Trucial States".

1947 1952

1984 1952

1- 1974………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2- 1984………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Q13: Draw and label the Emirates on the map and answer the question.

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